George Annesley, Arley, near Bewdley, [Worcestershire], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

Summary

Disappointed not to see Smith in London. Several of the seeds Smith sent have germinated but not 'Trilium erectum'. Requests any spare seeds from [William] Roxburgh's parcel to Smith. [Thomas] Butt grateful for mention Smith made of him in "Flora Britannica" though puzzled at Smith's doubts over 'Gnaphalium margaritaceum'. 'Pattersonia' coming into flower.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1862

From

George Annesley

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

17 Jun 1800

Sent from

Arley, Worcestershire

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/20/18, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.